December weather forecastVetal, SD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Vetal, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).Temperature
The start of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Vetal's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at 20.1°F (-6.6°C).Humidity
In Vetal, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Vetal, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.2 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:20 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Vetal, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Vetal, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Vetal, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Vetal, SD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).
Average rainfall in December
Vetal, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Vetal, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Vetal, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Vetal, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vetal, SD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Vetal, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Vetal, SD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Vetal, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in December
Vetal, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
